Welcome to Vivid!
For owners with puppies under 6 months, we offer customized training options designed to build a strong foundation before entering our formal programs.
While our Board & Train programs are reserved for dogs 6 months and older, we do provide private lessons and personalized puppy training to help set your dog up for long-term success.
These programs are fully tailored to your goals and are not listed as standard packages on our website.
Our puppy training focuses on:
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Building engagement and foundational obedience
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Establishing structure and clear communication
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Addressing common challenges such as jumping, nipping, and basic manners. We primarily use positive reinforcement and negative punishment to shape behavior, helping your puppy learn in a clear and effective way. For specific behaviors like biting, appropriate corrections may be introduced to reduce unwanted habits. Each program is designed around the individual dog and owner, allowing you to build a strong foundation while preparing for more advanced, formal training in the future.
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Contact us to discuss your dog and find the best training option for your goals.
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Why Choose Us?
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Structured training.
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Real results.
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Clear communication.
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✔ Limited Dogs for Focused Training
We work with a small number of dogs at a time to ensure each dog receives individual attention, consistency, and a customized training plan.
✔ Real-World Obedience
Our training is designed to carry over into everyday life—not just the training field. We focus on calm, controlled behavior in real environments.
✔ Clear Communication System
We use structured marker training to help dogs understand exactly what is expected, creating faster learning and better long-term results.
✔ Owner Involvement & Transfer
Training doesn’t end with the program. We provide hands-on lessons so you understand how to maintain and build on your dog’s progress at home.
✔ Professional, Customized Approach
Every dog is different. We tailor training based on temperament, behavior, and goals to ensure the best possible outcome.
See what our clients have to say about their experience training with Vivid.
Tess is an amazing trainer. We have had her train 4 of our dogs and still to this day they place on our dog beds when we have company come and do not get off until we free them. I also love how well they walk with me after her training them, they stay right beside me. I would highly recommend using Tess to train your dogs. She is wonderful to work with!
-Nels Hofert
Tess is amazing! She helped train us in addition to our "textbook" Labrador Retriever, Libby.
We've always had well behaved labs and needed help with Libby.
Tess broke down the training in manageable sessions and explained the "why" also. Libby is so good and happy as are we.
We have the tools to continue to train her and handle any new issues that may come up.
Tess is always available to answer questions.
-Linda Beaver
Tess is a fantastic trainer! Im so happy a friend referred us to her. We had been having behavioral issues with our boy, and she helped us regain control of Jagger. I couldn't recommend her enough. She's firm, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. We've had training and boarding with her. I fully trust her with my baby!
-Jordan Hunt